Signal Conditioners and Tension Load Cells Go Hand in Hand
Industrial facilities that handle production processes such as coating, printing, slitting, winding and unwinding, and other similar functions use tension load cells to get an accurate weight on loads. Tension is measured by the tension load cells and then converted to a proportional electrical signal. Once a signal has been created it is sent to a load cell amplifier or signal conditioner. The signal conditioner then converts the signal into torque or speed for the motor drive or brake, so the operation will maintain accuracy throughout the operation.
Without tension load cells, constant changes in temperature, material tension, material shape and consistency and other factors would affect the overall process and put strain on the machinery or motor being used. When ordering tension load cells, it’s important to make sure they can withstand extremely high overloads without damage. Carotron, a manufacturer of motor control products, makes LVDT Tension Load Cells (LCS01), which can handle 100-to-1 overloads without risking failure to the structure. Check out brochures, manuals and other data about the tension load cells you’re considering, or contact the manufacturer directly to speak with a sales engineer about your facility’s tension and signal conditioning needs.